Glasgow Youth Hostel (SYHA)

Hostel

Stunning Victorian townhouse situated in the historic West End of Glasgow, close to museums, art gallery and University, overlooking the beautiful Kelvingrove Park.

Glasgow Youth Hostel offers great value 4 star accommodation only a stone’s throw away from many of Glasgow’s main attractions. It's ideal for families, independent travellers and groups. Upfront and stylish, Glasgow is an exciting city with lots to offer, including a rich history, culture, friendly locals, energetic nightlife and superb shopping.

In the youth hostel, old and new blend together seamlessly. There are en-suite rooms, a coffee shop and internet/Wi-Fi access. Other facilitlies include a lounge and TV room, games room, self-catering kitchen and dining room, as well as a self-catering apartment which sleeps up to six people.

Glasgow Youth Hostel provides a great base to rest and recharge before getting back out into the city.

Gradings

Awards

Opening Times

Open All Year

RentaHostel also available

Prices £14 (adults) £12 (children)

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Accommodation Type

City Breaks

Self Catering Holiday

Children

Children Welcome

Cot Available

Highchair Available

Facilities

24hr CCTV

Closed Circuit TV

Fax/Email Facilities

Internet Access
Small charge

No Smoking Permitted

Location

City Location

Special Requirements

Business Travellers

Families

Groups Welcome

Single Travellers

Catering

Breakfast Available

Cafe / Restaurant available on site

Eating Out Facilities within 2 miles

Evening Meal Available

Full Alcohol Drinks License

Lunch Available

Restaurant

Shop within 2 Miles / Mobile Shop

Tea & Coffee Available

Domestic

Electric Shaver Point

Fridge

Gas Cooker

Hairdryer Available

Heating Throughout Property

Indoor Drying Facility

Iron Available

Kitchen

Laundry Facilities on Complex

Lounge

Microwave

Payphones Available

Towel Charge

Leisure Facilities

Indoor Recreational Facilities

TV Lounge

WiFi
Small charge

Payment Methods

Mastercard

VISA Card

Transport

Bike Storage Available

Coach Parking Off-site / street

Cycle Hire Nearby

Disabled Parking

On Public Transport Route

Paid Parking within easy distance

Public Parking Nearby

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Road Directions

From the M8 motorway westbound, take junction 18, marked Charing Cross and Kelvingrove, and follow the youth hostel signs. If travelling eastbound, take junction 17, marked Dumbarton, then merge left onto the A81. Turn left at the first set of traffic lights and right at the next set of lights and you'll find yourself on Woodlands Road. Follow the signs from here.

Parking outside the youth hostel is free at weekends and overnight during the week (between 6pm and 8am). However, parking charges apply between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.

Public Transport Directions

From the city centre: Take number 11 bus (destination Parkhall) from Buchanan Galleries to the first stop on Woodlands Road or bus number 44 (destination Knightswood, Cowdenhill Road) from Central Station. Follow signs for the youth hostel up the hill.

Getting there by rail: Glasgow has two main railway stations. Train travellers coming from the north and east will arrive at Queen Street Station, while those arriving from the south and west will arrive via Central Station.

Low level trains from Buchanan Street Underground leave every few minutes. Travel as far as Kelvinbridge Underground then exit right onto Great Western Road, turning right again onto Park Road. Cut across Kelvingrove Park to the statue at the top of the hill and turn right onto Park Terrace. The hostel is on the left hand side of the street.

Getting there by air: Catch the bus to the City Centre from Glasgow International Airport. Buses and trains also leave Prestwick Airport for the City Centre. From there, take the number 11 bus from Queen Street Station or the number 44 bus from Central Station to the first stop on Woodlands Road and follow the signs for the youth hostel.

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